Guy R. Hixon 1870-1894

HIXON

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 9/30/2001 at 15:21:28

HIXON

Died at the home of his father in Cedar township, Lee county, Iowa, Tuesday, July 10, 1894, Guy R. Hixon.

Deceased was born in Lee county, November 11, 1870, and was 23 years 9 months and 29 days old. He spent his life with his parents. A couple years ago he went west in hopes of regaining his impared [sic] health, but returned to his father's home in June 1893, where he remained until his death. A father, sister and seven brothers survive to mourn his death. The funeral occurred Wednesday and the remains were buried in the Bale's cemetery.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 39 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County Iowa Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in November 1999. Name and date of newspaper not given.) ORIGINAL POST 19 Nov 1999.

I am not related to this person and am posting it for those who may find him/her in their family history.